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53 Why Platonism and Stoicism Are Going Viral w/ John Vervaeke

Ancient Greece Declassified

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The Rise of Ancient Wisdom Practices

This chapter explores the growing trend of people turning to ancient wisdom practices in response to the meaning crisis experienced in the West. It discusses the resurgence of Stoicism and Platonism, analyzing them as social technologies that serve specific needs. The hosts also discuss the strengths and scalability of Stoicism compared to other ancient philosophical schools.

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